First luger

jetteraf · 02-26-2004, 12:25 PM

I'm thinking about getting my first Luger again (It's been floating around in the back of my mind for more than 3 years). I have a basic understanding of the different eras/varients. What I'm primarily looking for right now is a shooter- I think I'd like to collect imperial pieces, but want to start with a gun I can shoot and not worry about authenticity or breaking a part.

I'm a bit confused by prices. I was thinking $400-$500 was fair for a non-collector's piece but was told elsewhere that $600 is about the lowest I could expect to pay. The FAQ here says they're valued at $350-$500. I live in Wyoming, and the dealers here want $700 and up for some rough pieces, since just finding a Luger here is tough. I've contacted a few online retailers and they do seem to start at around $600. What are the "real world" prices you guys are seeing? Where do you think I should go to get my first gun?

Any and all advice on this question, and anything else you think I should know would be much appreciated. Also see my post on the WTB forum if you're interested. Sorry for the long post, thanks for your time.

Edward Tinker · 02-26-2004, 12:33 PM

John, this is always interesting. I have been a Luger owner for over 25 years, but really got into "it" the last 4 years.

So, my point is this;

When I first came back from Europe (military stint for 7 years), there were still some East German and Russian reworks available for around $350, then prices started creeping up.

$600 seems like a norm, but you see prices every now and then for a 30 Luger (7.65mm) for less than $600, because they are much more expensive to shoot than a 9mm.

Keep your eyes open, and you will see some 9mm for $400 (I bought one last fall for $425 sight unseen, I was pleasantly surprised, it was a collector piece), you'll see some on the gun board auctions for less than $600 every now and then, I still think $450 to $500 is possible, but buying from a gun show or gun shop you will not usually find the low end price.

Ed

John Sabato · 02-26-2004, 01:15 PM

Be sure and ask Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) if he has anything in your price range...

MarkC · 02-26-2004, 03:50 PM

A friend of mine just paid $625.00 at a local gun show for an all matching reblued, restrawed 9mm Luger, the gun looks OUTSTANDING and just needed a new mag.

I paid $379.00 for a mismatched 8" re-barreled Luger about two years ago at a local show.

There are deals out there if you just look long enough.

Gil Hoffman has a mismatched 9mm shooter for $625.00 on his website.

http://www.ggrelics.com/earlylugers.html

Mark

Thor · 02-26-2004, 04:36 PM

Mark, please see your PM. Thanks!

Pete Ebbink · 03-16-2004, 02:35 PM

Couple of $ 600 lugers (WWI vintage) on this web site :

http://www.armchairgunshow.com/otsJH...roomhandle.htm

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

02-26-2004, 12:25 PM	#1
jetteraf User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 14 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	First luger I'm thinking about getting my first Luger again (It's been floating around in the back of my mind for more than 3 years). I have a basic understanding of the different eras/varients. What I'm primarily looking for right now is a shooter- I think I'd like to collect imperial pieces, but want to start with a gun I can shoot and not worry about authenticity or breaking a part. I'm a bit confused by prices. I was thinking $400-$500 was fair for a non-collector's piece but was told elsewhere that $600 is about the lowest I could expect to pay. The FAQ here says they're valued at $350-$500. I live in Wyoming, and the dealers here want $700 and up for some rough pieces, since just finding a Luger here is tough. I've contacted a few online retailers and they do seem to start at around $600. What are the "real world" prices you guys are seeing? Where do you think I should go to get my first gun? Any and all advice on this question, and anything else you think I should know would be much appreciated. Also see my post on the WTB forum if you're interested. Sorry for the long post, thanks for your time.

02-26-2004, 12:33 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	John, this is always interesting. I have been a Luger owner for over 25 years, but really got into "it" the last 4 years. So, my point is this; When I first came back from Europe (military stint for 7 years), there were still some East German and Russian reworks available for around $350, then prices started creeping up. $600 seems like a norm, but you see prices every now and then for a 30 Luger (7.65mm) for less than $600, because they are much more expensive to shoot than a 9mm. Keep your eyes open, and you will see some 9mm for $400 (I bought one last fall for $425 sight unseen, I was pleasantly surprised, it was a collector piece), you'll see some on the gun board auctions for less than $600 every now and then, I still think $450 to $500 is possible, but buying from a gun show or gun shop you will not usually find the low end price. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-26-2004, 01:15 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Be sure and ask Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) if he has anything in your price range... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-26-2004, 04:36 PM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Mark, please see your PM. Thanks! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

02-26-2004, 03:50 PM	#4
MarkC User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 109 Times in 26 Posts	A friend of mine just paid $625.00 at a local gun show for an all matching reblued, restrawed 9mm Luger, the gun looks OUTSTANDING and just needed a new mag. I paid $379.00 for a mismatched 8" re-barreled Luger about two years ago at a local show. There are deals out there if you just look long enough. Gil Hoffman has a mismatched 9mm shooter for $625.00 on his website. http://www.ggrelics.com/earlylugers.html Mark

03-16-2004, 02:35 PM	#6
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Couple of $ 600 lugers (WWI vintage) on this web site : http://www.armchairgunshow.com/otsJH...roomhandle.htm Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />